Graduate Trainee Accountant - Grade 6-9 (£34,416 - £42,324)

Croydon Council; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring accountants to join a fixed-term contract in Strategic Finance. This role is designed to foster professional growth through the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) program, with full funding for studies provided. Candidates will gain invaluable experience while contributing to vital finance services across the Council. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills and potentially secure future roles in accounting. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be willing to work full-time while completing studies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the finance service improvement initiatives.
• Complete studies for professional membership in CIPFA.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

CIPFA Membership

Job description

As part of the Council’s commitment to developing talent, we are offering a fixed term contract opportunity to develop successful candidates towards becoming a professional accountant in the Strategic Finance service.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). This involves completion of studies (funded through the Apprenticeship Levy) and working in the Strategic Finance service of the Council.

There are several fixed term contract opportunities across the service business partnering teams and corporate & chief accountant areas.

The Council wants candidates to apply who are keen to develop themselves professionally as well as having a strong desire to contribute to improving the finance service and the support we provide to services across the Council.

Details:

This is offered as a 3.5 years’ fixed term contract in Strategic Finance. This length of time enables the completion of the full CIPFA course.

There is no promise of a future job in Strategic Finance on completion of the fixed term contract, however, the opportunity would support the ability to apply for vacant accountant posts in the future.

Successful candidates would need to fulfil the work duties and successful study progression or the fixed term contract would be ended. Also candidates would, therefore, need to be prepared to work full-time to allow the necessary time for studies as well as work duties.

The fixed term contract would begin in September 2025 to be timed with the next cohort of CIPFA studies

Please apply through the recruitment system, detailing how you meet the Person Specification points in the role profile.

To view the Graduate Trainee Accountant role profileplease click here

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

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